Thirst Drinks Syndicate food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Thirst Drinks Syndicate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 23 The Arches, Viaduct Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1TS
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Thirst Drinks Syndicate among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Thirst Drinks Syndicate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Thirst Drinks Syndicate none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Thirst Drinks Syndicate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Springs Local Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bassment Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Other catering premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Brights Corner Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| BeWell Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Caribbean Flavours Other catering premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Baan Noodle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Thirst Drinks Syndicate
What is Thirst Drinks Syndicate's food hygiene rating?
Thirst Drinks Syndicate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Thirst Drinks Syndicate safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thirst Drinks Syndicate last inspected?
Thirst Drinks Syndicate was last inspected on 15 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thirst Drinks Syndicate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thirst Drinks Syndicate compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Thirst Drinks Syndicate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Thirst Drinks Syndicate and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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